Clozapine and Posaconazole interaction

Clozapine and Posaconazole: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Clozapine (Clozaril) label · effective 2025-06-06

Moderate

CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 Inhibitors Concomitant treatment with CLOZARIL and CYP2D6 or CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., cimetidine, escitalopram, erythromycin, paroxetine, bupropion, fluoxetine, quinidine, duloxetine, terbinafine, or sertraline) can increase clozapine levels and lead to adverse reactions [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .

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From the Posaconazole (NOXAFIL) label · effective 2026-02-13

Moderate

Concomitant Use with Midazolam : Noxafil can prolong hypnotic/sedative effects.

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Moderate

Increased plasma midazolam concentrations could potentiate and prolong hypnotic and sedative effects.

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Moderate

Benzodiazepines that are CYP3A4 Substrates Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Concomitant use of posaconazole with midazolam increased midazolam plasma concentrations which could potentiate and prolong hypnotic and sedative effects [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

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